Sports leaders, coaches, children’s officers and designated liaison persons (DLP) involved in any capacity with young people in sport are recommend to complete this Safeguarding 1 workshop. This course educates participants on the implementation of best practice in protecting the welfare of children involved in sport.

Sports Leaders will be able to:

• Implement best practice in protecting the welfare of participants.

• Create a child-centred environment within the sports club.

• Risk Assessment and Child Safeguarding Statement

• List categories of abuse and some indicators associated with abuse.

• Make appropriate response to a disclosure.

• Make a report to Designated Liaison Person or appropriate Statutory Authorities.

*Certification is awarded by Sport Ireland via SPORT 80 on completion of this workshop. All registration details must be completed for attendance & certification.

Participants must: Over 16 years of age at the time of the workshop. U18's must have parental/guardian consent. Consent forms are available by emailing maggie@activedonegal- They must be completd & returned prior to the workshop.

PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE THE WORKSHOP IN FULL (3 HOURS) FOR CERTIFICATION. Participants should participate in the worskhop in a quiet space, away from all distrations.

NO REFUNDS

Contact DSP for further information email: maggie@activedonegal.com or phone: 086 6069377

Safeguarding 1 Workshop -ONLINE - TUESDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 2025